Can I use this in cat's water fountain? Or will it be filtered out? One of my cats will only drink from the fountain.
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Hi Suzanne - I haven't used it in water as I think it would dilute it too much as someone else said. I think putting a few drops on soft treats is a better option and has proven effective with my cats.
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I do know about using it in water. I am not sure how you could really measure the amount that your cat would actually get. I put the drops in my cat's wet food. You can put it on dry food, just put a small amount of food, so he will eat all of it. They even say you can sprinkle this around their bedding, I have not done this either.
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I usually put mine on her food. I thought putting it in her water would dilute to much but you can try it.
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I use mine for water and the cats drink out of it. I don't use it for food.
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Depends on how much your cats drink. I have 6 cats and 2 fountains. I fill the reservoirs every week, but sometimes more frequently if it's hot. If you have 4 cats, you're going to have to refill the reservoirs regularly. Buy another fountain if you're worried. Worked for me. :-)
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Hi Patricia.None of my cats got sick drinking this. However, I have 4 drinkwell fountains so this bottle didn't go that far so they were not on it longer than a couple of weeks.To make sure, I would run the list of ingredients past your vet.Take care,Sue.
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The instructions say to change the filter every two weeks. I ordered the fountain for a cat that was dehydrated and severely constipated, in the hope that it would encourage him to drink more water. Unfortunately, he died of related complications before I received the fountain.
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Personally I would look at the filter to judge how often I need to change the filter. I have only one cat that drinks out of the fountain and find I only need to change it every 1 1/2 months. It helps if you remove any hair that is trapped on the side of the pump (there is grillwork on one side of the pump that catches any loose particulate in the well of the fountain) change the water once a week if your cats don't empty it by then.
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I don't think the filters in these fountains (I have two) stop any particulate matter that is as small as what's in Dental Fresh (or any other additive, for that matter). You would need what's called a Whatman filter or a HEPA-type filter to do that. At least, that's my (somewhat) educated guess. I worked in research labs for years and, just looking at the filters that the fountains use, you can see that they're made to stop dust and other 'visible' particulates that may get into the cats' water fountains from the surrounding area. They aren't made to filter out microorganisms or micro-particles. I don't think the filters in these fountains (I have two) stop any particulate matter that is as small as what's in Dental Fresh (or any other additive, for that matter). You would need what's called a Whatman filter or a HEPA-type filter to do that. At least, that's my (somewhat) educated guess. I worked in research labs for years and, just looking at the filters that the fountains use, you can see that they're made to stop dust and other 'visible' particulates that may get into the cats' water fountains from the surrounding area. They aren't made to filter out microorganisms or... » Read More I don't think the filters in these fountains (I have two) stop any particulate matter that is as small as what's in Dental Fresh (or any other additive, for that matter). You would need what's called a Whatman filter or a HEPA-type filter to do that. At least, that's my (somewhat) educated guess. I worked in research labs for years and, just looking at the filters that the fountains use, you can see that they're made to stop dust and other 'visible' particulates that may get into the cats' water fountains from the surrounding area. They aren't made to filter out microorganisms or micro-particles. « Show Less
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I have one cat and she uses the fountain constantly. I find I change the filters about once a month. I don't find $6 for a pack of three to be expensive and would happily change them more often but it really doesn't seem to need it. My cat is quick to tell me when she wants fresh water and I also use pre-filtered water from the refrigerator.
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Hi Peter! My cat never drank out of a faucet. I have tried to get her interested in playing with it but.... She was cautious of the fountain at first. It took one day for her to walk up to it like she used it all of her life. Sometimes the water jumps and gets her in the face a little. This has not stopped her. I think that the new model is much easier to clean.
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Hi Alexandria. Are you using this fountain for cats or dogs? I've had this fountain sitting on a wood cabinet in my dining room area for about two months. I have two very energetic 9 month old male cats and they love drinking out of this fountain. There doesn't seem to be any splashing outside of the bowl. But, I still would recommend putting a rubber mat under it to protect your hardwood flooring... just in case. My friend uses this fountain for her Boston Terrier dog and they splash a lot while drinking, but she has tile floors.
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My four cats LOVE this fountain. It is important to change out the charcoal filters regularly, and if your fountain is making noises (it is not supposed to) then there is probably cat hair that is partially clogging the pump. Easy to fix. Just take the fountain apart, and clean the pump out, and then refill. I hope that your kitty warms up to the pump because moving water is much fresher than water that sits around. Good Luck!
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Peter, I have never had a cat that only drinks from running water. The current kitty of the house loves drinking out of a water-hose, and my moms waterfall. It kind of bubbles up from the center hole.. think of holding a hose upside down so the water goes up, now think of the water on just hard enough to uprush about a 1/2 inch or less. This is the action of the fountain. It runs down the curves dome and sometimes my cat will drink from the side instead of the fountain part. I hope this helps. My cat loves it now but when I first got it he didn't know what to make of it. I placed his water bowl alongside and waited for natural curiosity to introduce it to him. Peter, I have never had a cat that only drinks from running water. The current kitty of the house loves drinking out of a water-hose, and my moms waterfall. It kind of bubbles up from the center hole.. think of holding a hose upside down so the water goes up, now think of the water on just hard enough to uprush about a 1/2 inch or less. This is the action of the fountain. It runs down the curves dome and sometimes my cat will drink from the side instead of the fountain part. I hope this helps. My cat loves it now but when I first got it he didn't know what to make of it. I placed his water... » Read More Peter, I have never had a cat that only drinks from running water. The current kitty of the house loves drinking out of a water-hose, and my moms waterfall. It kind of bubbles up from the center hole.. think of holding a hose upside down so the water goes up, now think of the water on just hard enough to uprush about a 1/2 inch or less. This is the action of the fountain. It runs down the curves dome and sometimes my cat will drink from the side instead of the fountain part. I hope this helps. My cat loves it now but when I first got it he didn't know what to make of it. I placed his water bowl alongside and waited for natural curiosity to introduce it to him. « Show Less
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My filter does float just under the green top. The water in mine bubbles up..like a slow rolling boil. Hope that helps. I have 3 cats..one took to it right away and the other 2 were a little shy a first. Now they all love it. I will gladly answer any other questions. Hope your pets enjoy it!!
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My cat has never had any problem with this fountain. I have heard that cats like running water and the fountain makes me feel better because the water is filtered and stays cleaner in general than still water in a dish.
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I've been using two of these and love them. In a multi cat ( and large dogs) house these increase how much water my cats drink. Most of them really love drinking directly from the flowing stream. My cats range from 3 months to 17yrs.
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This isn't really meant to be used for water at all. It is a food bowl. If this is the only water supply you are giving your cat, you REALLY need to step it up. Cats usually will not drink out of shallow water, get a fountain or use a large pitcher of water.
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reno,i've been using a drinkwell fountain for years, without the problem you are having. i hope that you have already resolved your problem. with 2 cats, i was not replacing the filter as often as you. (i have the smaller fountain, my sister has the platinum.) the platinum is currently providing water for my sister's 2 dogs, my 2 larger dogs, and one good sized cat. we do need to fill it a couple of times a day.i don't know if this will help, but if you are still having the problem you might try cleaning the entire thing with white vinegar. vinegar works so well for cleaning so many things, i think it might help. good luck to you. reno,i've been using a drinkwell fountain for years, without the problem you are having. i hope that you have already resolved your problem. with 2 cats, i was not replacing the filter as often as you. (i have the smaller fountain, my sister has the platinum.) the platinum is currently providing water for my sister's 2 dogs, my 2 larger dogs, and one good sized cat. we do need to fill it a couple of times a day.i don't know if this will help, but if you are still having the problem you might try cleaning the entire thing with white vinegar. vinegar works so well for... » Read More reno,i've been using a drinkwell fountain for years, without the problem you are having. i hope that you have already resolved your problem. with 2 cats, i was not replacing the filter as often as you. (i have the smaller fountain, my sister has the platinum.) the platinum is currently providing water for my sister's 2 dogs, my 2 larger dogs, and one good sized cat. we do need to fill it a couple of times a day.i don't know if this will help, but if you are still having the problem you might try cleaning the entire thing with white vinegar. vinegar works so well for cleaning so many things, i think it might help. good luck to you. « Show Less